Production Supervisor – 2 Positions

Acino Latinoamericana S.A; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Acino is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing operations in our Dubai facility. You will lead a team, ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, and drive efficient production aligned with cGMP standards.

You will coach staff, supervise dispensing, manufacturing and packaging activities, and collaborate with QA, engineering, and supply chain to meet targets while controlling costs. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as supervisor in pharmaceutical manufacturing (Solid Dosage Form).
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the production team, ensuring motivation and continuous skill development.
• Supervise and coordinate dispensing, manufacturing and packaging activities, ensuring targets are met.
• Drive continuous improvement to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Ensure all activities comply with cGMP and safety regulations, including PPE and hygiene.
• Identify and report safety, health, and environmental risks during inspections.
• Maintain housekeeping and sanitization procedures across the facility.
• Oversee equipment qualification, calibration, and maintenance.
• Prepare, review, and update SOPs, protocols, and reports.
• Handle change controls, deviations, investigations, and close quality documents.
• Coordinate with QA, engineering and supply chain to ensure smooth production.
• Support audits and regulatory inspections to maintain compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy

Job description

Established in 1836, Acino, part of Arcera, is a pharmaceutical company headquartered in Zurich, with a clear focus on selected markets in the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America, as well as Ukraine and Eurasian countries. With over 3,000 people across 90 countries, we deliver quality pharmaceuticals to promote affordable healthcare in these emerging markets. We also leverage our high-quality pharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities and network to supply leading companies through contract manufacturing and out-licensing.

Acino is part of Arcera , a diversified life sciences holding company, established by ADQ in Abu Dhabi in 2024 with the purpose toadvance innovation in linewith the Emirate’s 2030 vision for the sector and beyond.

The Position

The Role

Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily production operations to ensure that manufacturing activities are carried out safely, efficiently, and in compliance with the quality and operational standards.

• Training and Leadership /Culture & Leadership:Lead and mentor the production team, ensuring motivation and continuous skill development. Act as a role model by fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Supervision: Supervise and coordinate dispensing, manufacturing and packaging activities, ensuring production targets are met (quality, timelines, and costs).
• Continuous Improvement: Monitor and improve existing processes, identifying opportunities for efficiency, waste reduction, and continuous improvement.Drive a culture of continuous improvement by promoting best practices and efficiency initiatives.
• Compliance and Safety: Ensure all activities comply with cGMP and safety regulations, including the use of PPE and maintaining personnel hygiene.
• Facility Inspection: Identify and report safety, health, and environmental risks.
• Housekeeping and Sanitization: Maintain good housekeeping and follow cleaning and sanitization procedures.
• Equipment Management: Ensure equipment qualification, calibration, and maintenance.
• Documentation: Prepare, review, and update SOPs, protocols, reports, and other documents.
• Quality Management: Handle change control, deviations, investigations, and ensure timely closure of quality documents.
• Material Management: Ensure availability of raw and packaging materials and coordinate with the warehouse.
• Collaboration: Work closely with quality assurance, engineering, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless production operations.
• Regulatory Compliance: Handle audits and inspections, ensuring compliance with regulations.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as supervisor in pharmaceutical manufacturing (Solid Dosage Form) site.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

We Are Acino

At Acino, we push the boundaries to deliver high-quality pharmaceutical products that improve patients’ lives. Driven by our collective purpose to provide access to medicines to those in need, our strength lies in our unique expertise and presence in emerging and high-growth markets. We are proud to be challenging the status quo in the pharmaceutical industry, always looking ahead to the future with an open mind.

Join Acino, a dynamic and rapidly growing environment where your contributions can make a real difference.

Acino is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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